Back Market
Backend Engineer Apprentice, Circularity
HybridJuniorParis, FranceApplications closedE-commerceMarketplaceLogistics
Our Take
Build the trade-in experience for refurbished tech, connecting sellers and refurbishers for Back Market.
What you’ll do
- Build the trade-in experience for used devices
- Develop customer-facing offer assessment tools
- Leverage AI for device detection and condition assessment
- Create tools for refurbishers to manage listings
- Improve seller tools for sourcing supply
- Contribute to the Circularity Offer team's goals
What they’re looking for
- Last year Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering
- Backend Engineering specialization preferred
- Good knowledge of basic coding languages
- Python skills are a plus
- Familiar with Linux and command line
- Basic programming experience (internships, projects)
- Knowledge of databases and operating systems
What you get
- Mission-driven work impacting the planet
- Hybrid work environment (2 remote days/week)
- Remote work week per quarter
- 3 flex days
- Employee Resource Groups
- Mentorship programs
- Certified B Corp company
Skills & Focus Areas
- Python
- Linux
- C
- C++
- Java
- Databases
- Command Line
As posted by Back Market
Hi, we’re Back Market.
We’re here to help make tech reliable, affordable, and better than new. We're a global marketplace for refurbished devices, helping lower our collective environmental impact by providing trustworthy, affordable tech with 92% less carbon emissions than new.
Yep, you read that right. Turns out refurbished tech is way better for the planet than new. In fact, With every device purchased on Back Market, our positive impact on the planet grows. From our Customer Care representatives to our software engineer, every individual at Back Market cuts the planet — and consumers — a break. Our mission is simple: to do more with what we already have.
Are you ready to join us?
YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT): 🥇
The Circularity Offer team is part of Back Market's Circularity group. We build the trade-in experience that connects customers selling their used devices with refurbishers looking to source supply.
On the customer side, we help users get the best offer for their device. For example, we leverage AI to detect the device model and assess its condition. On the seller side, we give refurbishers the tools to manage their listings and compete for supply.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic software engineer apprentice who is committed to helping us make the world a better place.
The expected profiles are backend engineers with skills in coding, ideally Python, and familiar with using a Linux system and the command line.
YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF: ⭐
You are in school for your last year of Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc. ideally specializing in Backend Engineering.
You have a good knowledge of basic coding languages (C, C++, Java, etc.) and infrastructure - good knowledge of python is a plus!
Basic programming experience (other internships/working experience, github work, personal or student projects).
Knowledge of databases and operating systems, Linux is a plus.
Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly, being curious about the coding environment you’ll evolve in.
Desire to work in a team.
Detail-oriented and autonomous.
Ability to work in an international environment.
You are 100% comfortable working in English - French is a plus.
ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP ℹ️
Starting date: September/October 2026
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: Full-time (35H/week), following your school rythme
Location: Paris, France
Contract: contract provided by your French school required
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Video-call Interview with the Campus Tech Recruitment Manager (30min)
Video-call Technical fit interview : Live coding + open talk (60 min) with the tutor
Video-call Team fit interview with 2 engineers/members of the team (30min)
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ? ✌🏼
At Back Market, we’re committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — it’s one of the reasons we’re such a high-scoring certified B Corp company (93.2).
No matter your role and seniority level, you’ll enjoy impact-driven work with hands-on career development in an innovative, driven, and fast-paced environment — with benefits to match, like:
- A mission driven work environment where your day to day makes an impact on the planet. Seriously.
- Hybrid work environment, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.
- Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.
At Back Market, we strive to create a workplace that embodies the world we’re trying to change. We’ve embedded our diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into our DNA — from dedicated staff to employee resource groups to our company values.
We know that the perfect background for a role doesn’t mean the perfect fit — we encourage you to apply for a role even if you think you may not have all the qualifications.
If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.